CENTER FOR SOCIAL WORK

Social Sciences have moved from pure theoretical accumulation of knowledge towards its application, especially with an aim to minimize human misery and to promote the project of human development by developing appropriate strategies at the grass-roots level. Social Work is one such discipline that has evolved out of such a realization within the realm of social sciences that caters to the socially marginalized, poor, deprived and the disadvantaged groups through the experts trained for this purpose. Imparting training in Social Work has also been necessitated by the growing need for partnerships between the State, Civil society and private voluntary organizations in an effort to bring all sections of society under the ambit of development.
The Panjab University started the Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree programme (2 years, 4 Semesters) in 2007. It combines education and practice for preparing the postgraduates to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities in a variety of human service settings. The M.S.W. programme intends to instill in its students, a commitment to improve social conditions, address social problems and raise their voice against social injustice. The Centre is housed in the building of Emerging Areas, near Student Centre and behind the Department of Botany, Panjab University, Chandigarh. There is a dress code for the formal functions and field work forms a mandatory part of the programme.

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Master of Social Work

30+4NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
A Bachelor’s degree obtaining at least 45% marks in Social Work or 50% in aggregate.
OR Bachelor’s degree in any faculty obtaining at least 50% marks in aggregate.
OR B.A. with (Hons.) in Social Work or B.Sc.(Hons.).
OR Master’s degree examination in any other subject.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
** Ten times candidates will be called against total number of seats (category-wise) for Group Discussion and Personal Interview, strictly on the basis of merit of qualifying examination.

Based on Merit**
Academics: 85%
Group Discussion: 10%
Interview: 5%

CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DUTIES

The Centre imparts Human Rights education as an independent and integrated social science discipline to develop empathetic vigilant and responsible citizenry. Originating in 2007 purely as a master’s degree course it was upgraded into an independent Centre in 2010 with the value addition of Ph.D programme.
The Centre holds the distinction of having successfully organized a number of national and international events. A few of these include Mobility Programme with students from Western Sydney University, Australia; International Conference on Human Rights in collaboration with Oxford Brooks University; Workshop on Counseling in collaboration with University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada and Asia Pacific Association of Psychology; workshop on Transnational marriage abandonment in collaboration with Lincoln University, U.K. and J.N.U. and Abatabai University, Iran. Within India, the Centre recently collaborated with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to organize Universal Periodical Review of human rights and also organized film festival on Rights of LGBT.
The Centre supplements formal instructional mode with field based exposure visits to grass roots locations. It has successfully organized students’ Internship with Human Rights Commission, Nepal; University of Frazer Valley, Canada and International Institute of Human Rights, Strasbourg, France; Nottingham Trent University, NHRC, Punjab State Human Rights Commission, State Information Commission, Punjab; Chandigarh Commission for the Protection of Child Rights and State Legal Service Authority, UT, Chandigarh to name a few.

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M.A. (Human Rights And Duties)

35+4 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Human Rights & Duties or 50% marks in the aggregate in any of the social science discipline.
OR B.A. with (Hons) in Human Rights & Duties. Or B.Sc. (Hons.).
OR Master’s Degree examination in any other subject.
OR Post Graduate Diploma in the subject of Human Rights with 50% Marks.
OR B.A. Pass obtaining at least 45% marks in Political Science or Economics or Sociology or Psychology or History or Women’s Studies or Police Administration, or Public Administration or Social Work or Gandhian and Peace Studies
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates
**Duration of Written Test: 40 Minutes, Number of MCQs: 50, No negative marking. Medium of exam shall be English. Aptitude for Human Rights will be tested. Candidates have to appear in all the three components of Test conducted by the Centre.

CENTRE FOR POLICE ADMINISTRATION

The Course on Police Administration was started in the Centre for Emerging Areas in Social Sciences, Panjab University from the Academic Session 2007-08 and was upgraded to the status of an independent Centre for Police Administration as part of the University Institute of Emerging Areas in Social Sciences (UIEASS) in 2010. The Programmes in Police Administration have been conceived with a view to:
i. provide quality human resources with relevant knowledge on Police issues;
ii. fulfill the ever increasing requirements of security agencies;
iii. undertake research on various aspects of Policing for generating knowledge and suggesting improvements to Police establishments;
iv. conduct Training Programmes for the Police Personnel to sensitize them about the recent developments and upgrade their skills for improving their productivity; and
v. act as a bridge between Police and people for improving the image of Police among the citizens.

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M.A. (Police Administration)

30+6NRI+10**

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in any of the social sciences disciplines
OR Bachelor’s Degree with 50% marks in any discipline
OR M.A. degree examination in any other of the social science disciplines
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates
**( Reserved for nominated/In-service Police Personnel. If the seats reserved for Nominated/ In- service police personnel remain vacant due to one reason or the other, the same would be converted into General Category as per rules).
Nominated /In-Service candidate should be a regular employee of the Police Department/ Paramilitary forces etc. and need not appear in Entrance Test. Applications for 10 reserved seats for nominated /In-service will be invited separately prior to the admission for other 30 seats. Their merit will be calculated on the basis of qualifying examination as per P.U rules.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY STUDIES

Established in 2001, the department offers Master’s course in Defence & Strategic Studies including research degree programmes. The admission in Master course is open to all the students from various streams, but subject weightage is given to the applicants who have studied Defence Studies/Military Science at graduation level. The department also offers M.Phil. course in Defence & Strategic Studies to the defence service officers. The course which was offered to serving Defence officers posted at HQ Army Training Command, Shimla and its 29 training establishments has also been extended to serving Defence officers at Higher command Course, Army War College, Mhow after signing a MoU with the University. Additionally, the department runs two One-Year P.G. Diploma Courses i.e. Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management & Security and Homeland Security. In pursuant to the academic recommendation of the expert committee set up by MHRD and later UGC expert committee constituted thereafter in 2013, department was adjudged as one of the best departments. The Department./University was recommended for financial assistance besides proposal for up-gradation. The department holds special lectures including Seminars & Conferences to provide additional exposure to the students. The department also has a Defence Studies Society, which organizes various activities including educational trips/tours to defence establishments in the country.

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PG Diploma In Disaster Management & Security

34+3NRI

1 Year

Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks OR B.A./B.Sc.(Pass) in full subjects, obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subjects (Defence Studies) of the Post Graduate course.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates

Based on Merit

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PG Diploma In Homeland Security

10+3NRI+15**

1 Year

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks from recognized University
OR B.A./B.Sc (Pass) in full subjects, obtaining at least 45% marks in the elective subjects (Defence Studies)
OR any examination of another University recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates

Based on Merit

3

M.A. (Defence And National Security Studies)

34+3 NRI + 5**

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Post Graduate course (Defense and Strategic Studies) or 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR Graduation in any Stream with 50% marks in the Aggregate.
OR B.A. (Hons) in the subject of Post graduate course (Defense and Strategic Studies)
OR Masters Degree examination in any other subject.
**Candidate belonging to the Armed Forces i.e. Army, Navy & Air Force, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) after having put in five years of regular service provided they have passed the graduation examination.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates

Based on Merit

DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, CULTURE AND ARCHAEOLOGY

The Department was established in 1961. Since then it has been actively engaged in both teaching and research. The Department provides practical training to budding archaeologists. The Department has carried out extensive field work through explorations/excavations. The main sites excavated by the Department are Sugh near Jagadhari, Mitathal in Hissar, Mahorana in Sangrur and Pallanpur in Roopnagar. The Department has excellent collection of antiquities in the Museum both for teaching and research. Organizing Seminars and lectures on significant and emerging trends in our discipline is the rich tradition of the Department. The Department is committed to the vision of comprehending past with rationality, objectivity and critical perspective.

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M.A. (Ancient Indian History, Culture And Archaeology)

46+5 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Postgraduate course or 50% marks in aggregate.
OR B.A. with (Hons.) in the subject of Postgraduate Course or B.Sc. (Hons.) course.
OR Master’s Degree examination in any other subject.
OR B.A./B.Sc. pass with 45% marks in Philosophy/ Political Science / Art/ Music/ Modern Indian Language / Geography/ Mathematics /History/ Sanskrit/Sociology/Public Administration/ Psychology/Botany/Economics/Physics/ Chemistry/ Geology/ Zoology
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates

Based on merit

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

After the partition of the country, the teaching of Economics in this University was centered in Government College, Hoshiarpur under the guidance of Professor K KDewett. The department was shifted to the Chandigarh Campus in 1958 and it continues to be a leading centre of teaching, research and learning of economics in the region and has been awarded UGC Special Assistance Programme DRS-II. The department has had the honour of having produced many well-known economists likeDr. Manmohan Singh (former Prime Minister of India), Late Dr. G.K. Chadha (former President of South Asian University, New Delhi and former Vice-Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi). Many distinguished economists have served as faculty members in the past. Chair Professorships are vital for maintaining the highest quality faculty as they enrich the academic environment and create opportunities for academic collaboration, thereby attracting the brightest scholars from different parts of the country. In view of this, Panjab University offers following chairs to the distinguished Indian economists:
Dr. Manmohan Singh (former Prime Minister of India) who taught in the Department of Economics, has been nominated as Chair Professor of the Jawaharlal Nehru Chair. Prof. Yoginder K Alagh (noted Economist and the Chancellor of the Central University of Gujarat) has been nominated as Chair Professor of Dr. Manmohan Singh Chair.
A number of international students from Iran, Afghanistan, Thailand, etc. have been studying at both undergraduate and Post- graduate levels, which reflects student diversity in the department. The Department has recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Wurzburg, Germany under which student exchange, faculty exchange and collaborative work will be undertaken.

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B.A. (Hons.) Economics

29+4NRI

3 Years

Passed +2 examination under the 10+2+3 system of education from a recognized Board/University/ Council with at least 60% marks OR any other examination, recognized by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.
* a. 5% Concession is admissible in the eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
b.The candidate apllying for B.A.(Hons) must not be above 20 years of age as on 1st August of the year in which admission is sought to the First Semester (22 years in the case of SC/ST/BC/PwD).
**(i) The merit will be calculated on the basis of the marks secured in best five subjects, which must include Mathematics & English.
(ii)2% additional weightage of marks obtained at (i) above will be given to students who have studied economics at +2 level.

Based on merit**

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M.A. (Economics) (Department of Economics, PU)

80+5NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examination from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s degree obtaining at least 45% marks in Economics or 50% marks in aggregate.
OR B.A. with Honours in Economics or B.Sc.(Hons.).
OR Master’s degree examination in any other subject.
* 5% Concession is admissible in the eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
***(a) Students who have studied economics less than 25% of the aggregate marks at the undergraduate level of Panjab University or any other recognized University will be considered as having studied inadequate economics, therefore, the student will be awarded zero out of 600 marks.
(b) Honours weightage would be given only to students who have studied atleast four papers of Economics in Economics Honours in addition to their fulfilling the adequacy condition in Economics as defined in (a) above.

Based on merit***

DEPARTMENT OF GANDHIAN AND PEACE STUDIES

The Department was established in 1965. At present the teaching work is carried out on the premises of the Department of Gandhian and Peace Studies. The library of the Department is housed in the Gandhi Bhawan, so are the research scholars’ work tables. The seminars & special lectures are held in the seminar room of the Department & auditorium of the Gandhi Bhawan. The Department started M. Phil Programme in 1978 and M.A. in Gandhian and Peace Studies in 1984-85.The Major activity of the Department besides teaching, is to encourage research on various aspects of Mahatma Gandhi’s Life, Philosophy & Work and allied fields. Our courses reflect the inter-disciplinary approach and that is why it attracts a large number of researchers from abroad. Further, a MoU has also been signed between the Panjab University and Fayetteville State University, North Carolina at 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301(USA) and in that from January to April on every Tuesday/Thursday, the Department offers a Global Class via online internet through synchronous video/audio tools with active student engagement in the learning process and provision of exchange programme also from both sides of teachers and students.

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M.A.(Gandhian And Peace Studies)

40+4 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree in any Stream with 50% marks in the Aggregate.
OR Bachelor’s degree obtaining 45% marks in the subject of Gandhian Studies or 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR B.A. (Hons) in the subject of Gandhian Studies or B.Sc. (Hons.) Course.
OR Master’s degree examination in any other subject.
OR B.A. Pass obtaining at least 45% marks in Gandhian & Peace Studies, History, Political Science, Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Administration, Geography, Sociology, Ancient Indian History-Culture & Archeology, Women Studies, Human Rights & Duties, Defense Studies, Social Work, Police Administration.
* 5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
** 10th class : 10%, 10+2 class : 10%, Graduation : 40%

Based on Aptitude Test
Academics: 60%**
Aptitude Test: 40%

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

Established in 1960, the Department has the distinction of running three mutually supportive post-graduate courses in Geography, Remote Sensing & Geographic Information Systems and Disaster Management. It holds eminence as a centre of quality teaching, research and training. Supervision up to the level of Ph.D. is also offered. In recognition of its regular outstanding accomplishments over the years, the Department was conferred the status of Centre of Advanced Study by the University Grant Commission in 2009. It is also the Headquarter of the Association of Population Geographers of India. It publishes a journal, Population Geography, the first and only one on the theme in the country. The Department has a well equipped and updated Library, state-of-the-art Computer, and GIS Lab. It focuses on field work and educational trips. It is in close association with organizations like Survey of India, NRSC Hyderabad, Census of India, ICSSR and a number of State Governments. It organises UGC sponsored National Seminars and Refresher Courses in Geography for College/University Teachers and short term Training Programmes for college and school teachers in Remote Sensing and GIS. Professionalism is a part of overall learning here.

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the aggregate and passed Geography in the B.A. / B.Sc Examination obtaining at least 45% marks.
OR Post-Graduate Diploma in Cartography with atleast second division.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on PU-CET(PG)
Academics : 50%
PU-CET(PG): 50%

DEPARTMENT OF GURU NANAK SIKH STUDIES

The Department of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies was initiated 1970 in pursuance of a scheme of the Punjab Government and the University Grants Commission to set up Guru Nanak Chairs at some universities of India in commemoration of the Birth-Quincentenary of Sri Guru Nanak Sahib Ji. The Panjab University was the first to establish such a department for study and research of the various aspects of the life, work and teachings of Guru Nanak, in particular; and of the Sikh religion, history, philosophy, culture and literature and of religious thought in general. The Department has spacious building and quality infrastructure, seminar hall for organizing Conferences, Seminars, Special/Extension Lectures, Workshops and other activities. It has Reference library well equipped with source books on Sikh Studies.Separate section of library has been earmarked for keeping the rare old manuscripts of Guru Granth Sahib.
The Department has a long tradition of holding regularly International/National Seminars, Conferences, workshops and special Lecture series programmes on the key issues of the related study. The Department publishes Refereed Research Journal entitled Punjab Journal of Sikh Studies. Sixty five Research Scholars have been awarded Ph. D Degree. All the Research Scholars are very well settled in high level jobs and most of them are well known personalities in the diverse fields. Six Research Fellows have been awarded with U.G.C Fellowship and one is awarded with Rajiv Gandhi scholarship.

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M.A. (Comparative Study of Religions)

25

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
A Bachelor’s degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Postgraduate course or 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR B.A. (Hons) in the subject of Postgraduate course/B.Sc. (Hons. School) Course.
OR Master’s degree examination in any other subject.
OR Passed B.A./B.Sc. with History, Ancient History, Religious Studies, Religious and Sikh Study, Sikh Study, Philosophy, Sociology, Social Work, Modern Indian Languages obtaining at least 45% marks shall also be eligible.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on merit

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

The Department was relocated at Chandigarh in 1951 and offers M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. Courses. Research opportunities are available in three streams viz. Ancient, Medieval, Modern and contemporary History. The Department has organized National Seminars, Symposia, Conferences, Refresher Courses, Workshops and Special Lectures on important aspects of Indian History from time to time. The Hari Ram Gupta Memorial Lecture is organized annually with a focus on the North Western region. The faculty has been actively engaged in Research Projects funded by UGC, ICHR, National Commission for Women, New Delhi, and has published over 80 books and 500 Monographs/Research Papers. The faculty also delivers extension lectures and remains in contact with the affiliated colleges. Various academic activities are organised by the department in association with Aitihasiki, a registered society, formed by the former students of the department.

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M.A.(History) (Department of History, PU)

50+5 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with atleast 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR B.A/B.Sc. pass in full subjects obtaining atleast 45% marks in the subject of History.
OR B.A with Hons. in History.
OR Master’s degree in another subject/faculty.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE

The Department is one of the pioneer schools of Library & Information Science in the country. The department prepares students through professional degree courses for careers in Librarianship and LIS teaching. It has produced about 59 Doctorates, organized various Refresher courses and seminars in Library & Information Science. It has a rich collection of latest documents in the department library and a computer laboratory. The department’s student association namely PULSSA (Panjab University Library Science Students Association) organizes educational tours/field trips on an annual basis. The class rooms of the department are multimedia enabled which makes the teaching and learning more enriching, engaging and encouraging. The Department endeavors to contribute meaningfully in the information-driven knowledge society through innovative educational curricula, rich learning experiences, strong, balanced research programme offered in a positive and diverse learning environment. The department has significant research productivity.

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Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.LIB.I.SC.)

45+5NRI

1 Year

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
OR Master’s degree in any discipline
OR any other equivalent qualification recognized by PU/UGC
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on merit

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Master of Library & Information Science (M.LIB.I.SC.)

35+5NRI

1 Year

Bachelor of Library & Information Science(s) degree with 50% marks from a recognized University
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on merit

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

The Department was established in 1959. The Department provides instructions for M.A. in Philosophy, besides research guidance for a Doctoral Degree and subsidiary courses in Philosophy to the P.U. ISSER Social Sciences students. The Department strives to provide the students an extensive exposure to Western and Indian Philosophical Traditions and an intensive training for analytical skills and reasoning through lectures, tutorials and seminars. An active participation and regular attendance in all these activities is compulsory. The faculty of the Department takes an active interest in interacting with the faculty and students of the allied departments of their academic areas of interest particularly in Humanities and Social Sciences in the Faculties of Arts, Languages, Design& Fine Arts.

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M.A. (Philosophy)

40 + 4 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree obtaining 45% marks in the subject of Philosophy or 50% marks in Aggregate.
OR B.A. (Hons.) in the subject of Philosophy or B.Sc.(Hons.) course.
OR Master’s Degree examination in any discipline.
OR B.A. (Pass) with 45% marks in the subject of Political Science/Economics/Sociology/Psychology/ Mathematics/Physics.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on Merit

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

The Department is recognized internationally for its excellence in the areas of Indian Politics, International Relations and Geopolitics. Ranked highly in terms of research, teaching interface, the department is served by faculty of international repute. It has been designated by the UGC as a Department of Career Advancement. The Department has recently been upgraded from SAP to CAS – I for a period of five years beginning from April, 2016. The Department invites distinguished visiting scholars and holds workshops and conferences under this programme. In addition, the department also annually holds Shahid Bhagat Singh Memorial Lecture, Professor Pradeep Kumar Memorial Lecture and J.C. Anand Memorial Lecture. It has a vibrant Political Science Society, membership to which is compulsory for all the students.
The faculty has published extensively in the form of books, monographs, reports, articles, reviews, commentaries, perspectives and research papers in reputed journals. Some of the faculty members have also been on the editorial boards of reputed international journals.

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M.A.(Political Science) (Department of Political Science, PU)

60+6 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the subject of Political Science, or 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR B.A. with 45% marks in any social science discipline.
OR B.A. with (Hons) in the subject of Political Science or B.Sc. (Hons.).
OR Master’s degree examination in any other subject.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
**(i) Subject Weightage will be given to candidates who have taken six full papers in Political Science in B.A. Course .
(ii)Weightage for Hons. in Political Science i.e. 15% shall be given to those candidates who have studied ten papers in Political Science in B.A. Course

Based on Merit **

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

The faculty members of the Department of Psychology have made their mark in the field of Psychology both at the National and International level. The faculty is actively engaged in research in Cognition, Life Span Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, Sports Psychology, Stress Disorders, Mental Training and Excellence, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychopathology, Behavioural Economics. The faculty has also made valuable contribution to all aspects of society by participating in the Youth Development Programmes, Punjab Engineering College initiatives, PSIPA initiatives, Police Training Sessions, Mental Training and Excellence, international endeavors, Cognitive Training, Social Welfare etc. Besides executing its social responsibilities, the department has been attracting highly meritorious National and International students in its M.A., Post M.A. and Ph.D. Courses. The Department also houses a Counseling Centre.

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Post M.A. Diploma in Professional Counselling And Psychotherapy)

23+3 NRI

1 Year

M.A. Psychology with 55% Marks from a recognized University
* 5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on Merit

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M.A. (Psychology)

68+9 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree obtaining 45% marks in Psychology or 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University
OR B.A.(Hons) with Psychology or B.Sc.(Hons.School)
OR Master’s Degree in any other discipline
* 5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on Merit

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Public Administration, set up in 1961, has the distinction of being one of the first Public Administration Departments in the country. It has been actively engaged in quality teaching, research, training as well as consultancy in the applied fields of Public Administration. The Department has excellent infrastructure for academic and research related activities. It has a well- equipped library, seminar room and computer laboratory with internet. The Department’s Administrative Sciences Society organizes debates, educational tours and cultural activities. The Department has produced more than 165 Ph.D.s; majority of the Ph.D. dissertations are survey-based focusing on the analysis and solutions of practical problems of administration in the Third World. The Department has also undertaken research projects and consultancies funded by prestigious agencies like Department for International Development (DFID), U.K.; Canadian International Development Agency, Commonwealth Youth Programme Asia and University Grants Commission. The alumni of the Department are well placed academics and administrators. The Department has successfully conducted training programmes for civil servants, non-teaching employees of the University and other educational/research institutions of the region, executives of public enterprises and other government officials, besides organizing refresher courses and seminars on various aspects of Public Administration from time to time.

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M.A.(Public Administration)

60**+9 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree obtaining 45% marks in Public Administration or 50% marks in Aggregate.
OR B.A. (Hons) in Public Administration or B.Sc.(Hons.) course.
OR Master’s Degree examination in any discipline.
OR B.A. (Pass) with 45% marks in Political Science or Economics or Sociology or Psychology.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
** Out of the total, 15 seats will be offered to the candidates who have studied related Social Sciences i.e. Economics, Political Science, Sociology, and Psychology at the graduation level.

Based on Merit

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

The Department of Sociology, Panjab University was established in 1960. Recognizing its academic and research excellence, the University Grants Commission awarded the status of Special Assistance Programme to this department in 1977 which later was upgraded as Centre for Advanced Study. The Department runs teaching and research programs at M.A., M. Phil. and Ph.D. levels. It offers a wide spectrum of specialized courses in order to equip students to pursue specializations in areas of their interest. Course curriculum, regularly updated and revised, has both academic as well as societal relevance and incorporates contemporary debates on social issues. Research Methodology is a stronghold of the department. At any given point of time about half a dozen research scholars from different countries pursue their Ph.D. programme in the Department. The Department has a long tradition of holding National and International seminars, workshops and symposia. For the last 57 years the ‘Wednesday Seminar’ has been its hallmark bringing together scholars, professionals and social activists interested in sociologically relevant issues as initiators of discussions. The Faculty besides teaching and research is much sought after for extension and guest lectures in various Universities, Colleges and Organizations. Apart from Research Projects of academic nature, the faculty members have also been involved in various Policy/Programme support Research Projects from time to time. They have also been bringing out publications on various relevant social issues, over the years.

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M.A. (Sociology)

68+9 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s Degree obtaining at least 45% marks in the Sociology or 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR B.A. (Hons) in the subject of Post graduate Course or B.SC.(Hons.).
OR Master’s Degree examination in any other subject.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
** (i)Subject weightage will be given to candidates who have taken six full papers in Sociology in B.A. course
(ii)Weightage for Hons. (15%) in Sociology shall be given in case the candidate has studied ten papers (6+4=10)

Based on Merit**

DEPARTMENT-CUM-CENTRE FOR WOMEN’S STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT

The Department-cum-Centre for Women’s Studies and Development was originally set up as a Centre for Women’s Studies and Development in 1987. It was one of the first Five Centres set up by the University Grants Commission. On the basis of its excellent performance, it was one of the six Centres placed in Phase III by the UGC. The Department seeks both to interpret women’s experiences as well as to change women’s condition, through a transformation of consciousness, social norms and modes of action. It visualizes itself as a catalyst to transform an unjust, inegalitarian society into one where gender justice and equality would be the norm.
The aim is to create and maintain a teaching/learning environment for feminist and gender studies, and provide an impetus for sustaining a research community that contributes to the development of women’s and gender scholarship within the two-third world/Indian context. The prime objectives are to create awareness, to intellectually equip students and to empower all. Teaching, Training, Research, Extension, Dissemination, Lobbing and Advocacy are the core activities. It serves as a resource and nodal Centre for the region and true to its mandate, has developed as a strong academic Centre of teaching and learning, generating new thinking and knowledge on feminist theory and initiating courses in women’s studies.

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Admission Criteria

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M.A. (Women's Studies)

30+2 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks in the aggregate.
OR B.A.(Hons) in Women Studies or B.Sc.(Hons.).
OR Master’s Degree in any faculty.
OR B.A. (Pass) with at least 45% marks in Women’s / Gender Studies or Public Administration or Political Science or History or Economics or Sociology or Psychology or Gandhian Studies or Geography or Philosophy or Human Rights & Duties.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
Subject Weightage for Hons. shall be given in any one of the following subjects: Women’s/ Gender Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, History, Gandhian Studies, Sociology Economics, Psychology, Geography, Philosophy, Human Rights & Duties

Based on Merit

INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

University-Institute of Social Sciences Education and Research (ISSER) was established as an innovative five year programme in 2015. This course comprises of a 3 year BA Hons. and 2 year MA , with an exit option after the first three years. The programme provides a multi-disciplinary foundation for an overall perspective on contemporary society at the undergraduate level, with further specialization at the post graduate level, to inculcate a holistic and interdisciplinary orientation towards the social sciences to encourage social analysis and research.

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B.A. (Hons.) Five Year Integrated Program

50+5 NRI

3 + 2 Years

55% marks in 10+2 of any stream/ Board/Council/ University recognized by PU
5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on Merit
10% weightage shall be given to Social Sciences subjects at 10+2 level.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

The School of Communication Studies at Panjab University was set up in 1941 at the University of Punjab, Lahore. The founding father of the School was Professor PP Singh who studied journalism in the University of Missouri, Columbia, USA.
Our faculty members have Research Fellowship, Projects, International Fellowship and International Best Research paper award to their credit and continue to act as consultants and trainers beyond the classroom. They are editors and serve as members of the editorial boards in Research Journals of repute. The part-time/visiting faculty of the School comprises of eminent, veteran and award-winning reporters, columnists, authors, magazine editors, documentary filmmakers, and digital media specialists. The School of Communication Studies has been awarded with the prestigious Chanakya award, for the `Business Communication School of the Year (National) 2011-2012, by the Global Conclave of Public Relations Council of India and Indy’s award for Excellence in Mass Communication in the year 2013 by the Stars of the Industry Awards.
91.2 MHz, Jyotirgamaya, the CRS (Community Radio Station) of the Panjab University is being run by the School of Communication Studies. It was inaugurated on 13th February, 2011 and is acting as a unifying agent amongst the university faculty, students and also the community. Having started its journey with just a half-an-hour broadcast per day, today the station proudly offers four broadcasts a day that include a total of nine programmes running for over 10 hours. The CRS is recipient of a DST grant to run its special programme on Science for Women Health and Nutrition. The Public Relations Council of India awarded the special programme “Hamari Beti” run by PU CRS.
An Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC) and a PU Centre for Media Studies (PUCMS) are on their way to be set up in the School of Communication Studies with the purpose of outreach activities.

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P.G. Diploma in Advertising & Public Relations

15

1 Year

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognized University
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.

Based on Aptitude Test

2

M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)

30+5 NRI

2 Years

Passed one of the following examinations from a recognized University:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 50% marks in aggregate.
OR Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 % marks in the subject of Journalism & Mass Communication
OR Bachelor’s degree with Hons. in the subject of Journalism & Mass Communication.
OR Master’s degree in any other subject.
*5% Concession is admissible in eligibility marks to SC/ST/BC/PwD Candidates.
** The total marks for Entrance Test are 75, which have been split up as under :
(i) Marks for Written Test 65
(ii) Marks for Group Discussion 5 (iii) Marks for Interview 5
The aggregate marks obtained above will be normalized to marks scored out of 60.
Notes: 1. Only those candidates will be called for group discussion & interview, in order of merit, who have secured a minimum of 40% marks in the Written Test except in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/BC/PwD who must secure a minimum of 35% marks.
2. The number of candidates called by the department for group discussion/interview shall be five times the number of seats in each category if the number of candidates is very large.
3. Should any category not have five times the number of candidates then all the candidates in that particular category shall be called for Group Discussion and Interview.
4. The candidates called for Group Discussion and Interview will have to produce Detailed Marks Card (DMC) of the qualifying exam in original on or before the final day of Group Discussion/Interview schedule, failing which they shall not be allowed to participate in the Group Discussion and Interview.

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